Trump might bring on Corey Lewandowski to help fight impeachment
As he seeks help in the impeachment battle to come, President Trump might bring back Corey Lewandowski.
Lewandowski, CNN reports, has recently "had conversations" with the White House about assuming a position in the administration "to help the president confront a looming impeachment fight." He would reportedly have a "crisis management type role" and would "assemble a team that mirrors the one that existed in Bill Clinton's White House when he was facing his own impeachment." Another name being floated for the team is reportedly former deputy campaign manager David Bossie, who the administration distanced itself from after he allegedly scammed donors.
Lewandowski served as Trump's campaign manager until he was fired in June 2016; he was charged with misdemeanor battery for allegedly grabbing a reporter, then the charge was later dropped. Since leaving the campaign, Lewandowski has remained loyal to Trump, defending the president during recent congressional testimony while glowingly describing his "historic campaign" and nostalgically recalling his "ride down the golden escalator." During a conference Wednesday, Trump said of Lewandowski's testimony, "Corey Lewandowski was fantastic the other day."
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This news comes as CNN also reports there's some debate among White House aides about whether a team dedicated to impeachment is needed, but some close to the president are reportedly concerned that Trump "is in denial about the gravity of his predicament."
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